Labuan IBFC Embraces Blockchain, AI To Boost Fintech Growth

LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The increasing interest in digital assets and alternative financial instruments is driving innovation and growth within Labuan's financial sector. 

ASEAN MSMEs Should Benefit From Digital Economy Framework Agreement

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

VIENTIANE, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- ASEAN micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should benefit from the US$2 trillion expected economic value generated from the Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) by 2030.

Cisco Partners With TM, PNB To Boost AI Innovation In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Cisco, a global technology company, has signed collaboration agreements with Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) and Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) under its Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) programme, aiming to drive artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in Malaysia.

IBM Backs Malaysia’s Aspiration To Nurture New Generation Of Digital Professionals

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded a demand for 42,835 digital jobs in the first quarter of 2024, highlighting the increasing importance of digital roles in industries such as banking and manufacturing.

Madani Government Restores Investor Confidence Through Anti-corruption Efforts - Pm Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama)-- The MADANI government's commitment to combating endemic corruption has significantly restored confidence among domestic and foreign investors, leading to increased new investments.

UPM-NXP Collaboration To Boost Malaysia’s Competitiveness In Global Semiconductor Market

SERDANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and semiconductor giant NXP Malaysia have entered a strategic partnership to boost the growth of Malaysia’s semiconductor and electronics industry. 

13MP To Focus On State-Federal Collaboration To Bridge Socio-economic, Development Gaps

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on collaborative efforts between states and federal governments to bridge the socio-economic and development gaps according to states and regions, said the Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.

13MP To Focus On State-Federal Collaboration To Bridge Socio-economic, Development Gaps

SHAH ALAM, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) will focus on collaborative efforts between states and federal governments to bridge the socio-economic and development gaps according to states and regions, said the Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli.

ZTE, U Mobile Sign MoU For 5G-powered Agriculture Solutions

From Hasnah Jusid

BEIJING, Sept 28 (Bernama) --  ZTE (Malaysia) Corporation, a communication technology company, and U Mobile, a mobile data service provider, have today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop intelligent agriculture applications and implement effective deployment solutions.

MADANI Initiatives Drive Economic Growth, Strengthen Ringgit – Amir Hamzah

LANGKAWI, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The country's economy continues to grow steadily, supported by the strengthening of the ringgit in the foreign exchange market, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Digital Economy To Meet Or Exceed Projected 25.5 Pct Contribution To GDP By End-2025 - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia continues to attract investors, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo is confident that the digital economy will meet, or even exceed, the projected 25.5 per cent contribution to Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of 2025.

Insurers, Takaful Operators Must Expand Capacity, Bridge Protection Gaps - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Insurers and takaful operators must expand their capacity and readiness to reduce critical protection gaps and strengthen financial safety nets, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.